People and Events
Catholic family conference coming to region this month
The 2012 East Coast Catholic Family Conference is coming to Trenton, N.J., Saturday, July 28. Titled “Embrace the Family of God,” the all-day Catholic event at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton will feature devotions such as the rosary, confessions, the Divine Mercy chaplet, eucharistic adoration and procession, as well as Mass celebrated by Trenton Bishop David […]
Parishes host movie nights for social justice
The Joint Peace and Justice Committee of St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Rosemont and Our Mother of Good Counsel Parish in Bryn Mawr is hosting three movie nights dedicated to social justice. Each of the three films focuses on a prophetic figure or message. The series is titled “Prophetic Voices of Our Time” and […]
St. Joachim Parish uses Internet tool to raise funds
In tough economic times, parishes are constantly looking for new ways to raise funds. As the Internet plays an increasingly large role in people’s lives, parishes are looking to it as a means of generating revenue. St. Joachim Parish in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia is using a service called GoodSearch to fund its parish web site.
POWER forum held at St. Raymond Church
On Monday, June 18, nearly 300 members and allies of congregations in Northwest Philadelphia affiliated with POWER: An Interfaith Movement, gathered at St. Raymond Catholic Church for the organization’s third Economic Justice Forum. POWER (Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild) is an ecumenical organization that is working collaboratively with 40 religious congregations, including 10 […]
La Salle College High School welcomes new principal
Michael A. O’Toole has been named principal of La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, effective July 1. “I am grateful to have a man of such caliber join our administrative team,” said Christian Brother Richard Kestler, who made the announcement Feb. 21. Joseph L. Marchese, current principal of the school, will step down at […]
Holy Family offers information, advising sessions for archdiocesan teachers
Holy Family University in Northeast Philadelphia will hold information sessions on Friday, Feb. 3 and 17, especially for archdiocesan teachers and staff facing career transition or displacement. During the sessions, experts from the university’s School of Education will share information about various teaching credentials and the process by which teachers and staff members earn additional […]
Mass and homecoming at St. Francis de Sales School
On Sunday, Jan. 29 following a Family Mass at 11:30 a.m., St. Francis de Sales School in Aston will host a special “homecoming” in the school from 1 to 3 p.m. Alumni, past faculty and staff, current students and their families, parishioners and members of the community are welcome to attend both events. For more […]
St. Basil Academy hosts information night
St. Basil Academy in Jenkintown will host an information night Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. for young women who want to continue their pursuit of academic excellence in an all-girl, Catholic academy. If you’re interested in finding out more about St. Basil Academy, contact Maureen Walsh, director of admissions at 215-885-6952 or […]
Theology of the Body Institute names executive director
The Theology of the Body Institute in Exton has named Damon Owens as the first executive director of the organization. “We are very pleased to appoint such an outstanding Catholic leader to this position at the Theology of the Body Institute,” said David Savage, the organization’s board chair. “Damon has been committed to the work […]
At Neumann-Goretti High School, the Apples are for the students
Apples for the teacher are a long tradition. How about Apples for the students? You’ve got to hand it to the class of 1960 at what was Bishop Neumann High School. When they celebrated their 50th anniversary they asked what is now SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School to suggest a purpose for […]